"Sushi Master Nomura" is a unique sushi restaurant where you can fully enjoy the rich seafood of Kagoshima. The charm of this establishment lies in its expertly crafted nigiri, made from fresh seafood caught off the coast of Kaimondake, which highlights the natural aroma of the fish. The sake pairings, confidently offered by the owner Nomura, are also exceptional when combined with the delicious side dishes. Enjoy a heartwarming experience filled with local Kagoshima hospitality.
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Tonkatsu Kawakyu is a tonkatsu restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station. You can enjoy their special tonkatsu made with high quality meat such as local Kagoshima black wagyu beef and Watanabe Berkshire Farm's Kurobuta pork, which is too luxurious for tonkatsu.
Founded in 1978 in Kagoshima's Tenmonkan, this establishment is known as the birthplace of kuro-buta shabu-shabu. The shabu-shabu made with a special broth features a deep umami and flavor that cannot be experienced with ponzu. Be sure to experience the profound taste of kuro-buta that has food lovers from all over Japan raving.
This restaurant is a must for eel lovers who like thick sauce. You can enjoy the satisfying yet melt-in-your-mouth texture of the eel. The aroma of the charcoal fire and the sweetness of the fat of the eel spread in your mouth.
This restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious eel at a reasonable price. The sauce, which is not too sweet, enhances the fluffy, tender, crispy and savory taste of the eel. The accompanying "liver soup" is not salty but miso-flavored, which is rare.
Yanoji is an izakaya where you can enjoy a wide range of Kagoshima's rich specialties, particularly the fresh 'kubore saba' (sliced mackerel) and local chicken. The interior has a lounge-like ambiance, exuding a calm atmosphere that warmly welcomes visitors. There is also a rich selection of local sake and shochu, allowing you to fully savor the unique flavors of the region. Each dish is carefully prepared, showcasing the ingredients' natural flavors in exquisite creations.
A popular izakaya known for its delicious chicken sashimi. In addition to chicken, the handmade a la carte dishes are hearty and reasonably priced. The restaurant is highly satisfactory in terms of taste and cost performance.
Located inside Kagoshima Airport, this Western-style restaurant is popular for its Kurobuta pork mince cutlets. The juicy menchikatsu, which allows you to taste the original lean taste of Kurobuta pork, is an exquisite dish.
Akaya Jingisukan is a specialty restaurant in Kagoshima that you'll want to visit again and again for its Jingisukan. The lamb meat is proudly free of any gamey smell and is of such high quality that it can be enjoyed rare. The special sauce, enhanced with garlic, elevates the exquisite flavors, and pairing it with vegetables makes it even more delicious.
This takoyaki restaurant is known for its delicious fried food. The fried food is well flavored with garlic and ginger, and the takoyaki is thick and large. Anyway, it is reasonably priced, so try it when you visit Amami Oshima.
A restaurant specializing in chicken dishes where you can enjoy the specialty of Amami Oshima, chicken rice. Chicken rice is Amami's specialty, dashi chazuke, which is a dish made from whole chicken and served with dashi broth. If you visit Amami Oshima, you should definitely stop by.
This restaurant offers extremely thick pork cutlets. The batter is darker in color and harder in texture due to the longer frying time compared to other restaurants. The sweet aroma of the batter and the firm meat are an excellent match.
A small restaurant with the atmosphere of a Showa-era izakaya. The restaurant's hideaway atmosphere is perfect for enjoying delicious food while relaxing and drinking alone.
Located on Tenmonkan Dori, this restaurant specializes in Kurobuta pork dishes from Kagoshima Prefecture. If you want to taste Kurobuta pork, come to Kurofukuta. You can enjoy a variety of dishes such as shabu-shabu and pork cutlets. The specialty is the black pork cutlet with black batter.
Marumangansou Yakitori is located in Tenmonkan and offers its signature grilled thigh and chicken skin with ponzu, made from Satsuma chicken. The interior has a calm atmosphere, and the grilled thigh boasts a fragrant charcoal aroma and a perfect chewiness, allowing the unique flavor of the free-range chicken to shine. The dishes, simple yet meticulously prepared, are well-loved by many regular customers.
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